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Physical identification document in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Physical identification document” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.

What does “Physical identification document” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Physical identification document" means a physical driver's license or instruction permit or a physical identification card issued under this title 42. (C.R.S. § 42-2-145)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

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